Elizabeth MEAD

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October 1737 , Greenwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Died

24 January 1813 , Brookfield, Connecticut, USA

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Born: October 1737 in Greenwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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Elizabeth married James OSBORN 13 May 1752 in Stamford, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
James OSBORN was born 17 September 1733 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA (Branchville). James died 26 March 1811 in Brookfield, Connecticut, USA.

Elizabeth MEAD died 24 January 1813 in Brookfield, Connecticut, USA.
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Elizabeth MEAD married

James OSBORN
Marriage date: 13 May 1752
Marriage place: Stamford, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Children of James OSBORN and Elizabeth MEAD

David OSBORN

Born: 2 March 1766, Brookfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 4 July 1847, Brookfield, Connecticut, USA

Married: Matildah NORTHRUP 1787 Place: Brookfield, Connecticut, USA

Lewis OSBORN

Born: 9 September 1768, New Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 8 September 1825, Brookfield, Connecticut, USA

Married: Mary "Molly" NORTHROP 1795

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Birth — 1737
October 1737
Greenwich, Crown Colony of Connecticut

1752 Marriage / Partner
Elizabeth MEAD and James OSBORN 13 May 1752, Stamford, Connecticut, USA (Springdale)

She was 14 years old.

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

1766 Birth of Child
David OSBORN was born 2 March 1766, Brookfield, Connecticut, USA

Elizabeth was 28 years old.

1768 Birth of Child
Lewis OSBORN was born 9 September 1768, New Milford, Connecticut, USA

Elizabeth was 30 years old.

1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

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1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

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1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

1811 Death of Spouse/Partner
James OSBORN died 26 March 1811, Brookfield, Connecticut, USA

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

Death — 1813
24 January 1813
Brookfield, Connecticut, USA
She died at the age of 75.

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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state

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